Herbert Slater Middle vs Strawberry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Slater Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
577 students
Strawberry Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
365 students
| Measure | Herbert Slater Middle Santa Rosa, California | Strawberry Elementary Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 1,334 | #271 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,369 | #4851 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 577 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 54% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strawberry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 33.7).
- •Strawberry Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 28%).
- •Strawberry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Strawberry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 60.1%).
- •Herbert Slater Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 24.3).
- •Herbert Slater Middle is the larger school with 577 students compared with 365.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert Slater Middle better than Strawberry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Strawberry Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Herbert Slater Middle and Strawberry Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Slater Middle: 577. Strawberry Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Slater Middle and Strawberry Elementary rank in California?
Herbert Slater Middle is 648th of 1,334 and Strawberry Elementary is 271st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).